My name is Matthew Hooper and I am origionally from Charlestown, RI but currently reside in Wakefield, RI. I have a B.A. degree in Chemistry and am currently finishing my Secondary Education degree. When I am not focusing on my academic endevors I enjoy playing baseball/softball, hockey, chess, poker (texas hold'em), and darts. I also enjoy longboarding, movies, and bowling.
The Mole
The purpose of this unit is for students to be introduced to the concept of Avagadro's number, the Mole. Any misconceptions about the definition of a Mole, i.e. Avagadro's number vs. the furry little rodent, will be cleared up on day one of the unit. Students will learn how this number is related to the substances on the periodic table as well as how to calculate the mass of a mole of any substance. They will discover that Avagadro's number is particularly useful when applied to chemical formulas and linear conversions. Students will also be exposed to the concept of percent composition of compounds and learn how to calculate empirical and molecular formulas. They will also apply their knowledge periodically throughout the unit by performing a two part laboratory excersise designed to reinforce the ideas of mole-mass relationships and percent composition.
Principal: Michael J. Hobin
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan
Office secretary(s): Marion Cantino
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying? Dr. Pothier or Coventry HS
What are the phone numbers? Dr. Pothier: 741-6357, Coventry HS: 822-9499
Cooperating Teacher: Dr. Pothier
Matthew Hooper
My name is Matthew Hooper and I am origionally from Charlestown, RI but currently reside in Wakefield, RI. I have a B.A. degree in Chemistry and am currently finishing my Secondary Education degree. When I am not focusing on my academic endevors I enjoy playing baseball/softball, hockey, chess, poker (texas hold'em), and darts. I also enjoy longboarding, movies, and bowling.
Teaching Portfolio
Teaching Rationale-MattHThe Mole
The purpose of this unit is for students to be introduced to the concept of Avagadro's number, the Mole. Any misconceptions about the definition of a Mole, i.e. Avagadro's number vs. the furry little rodent, will be cleared up on day one of the unit. Students will learn how this number is related to the substances on the periodic table as well as how to calculate the mass of a mole of any substance. They will discover that Avagadro's number is particularly useful when applied to chemical formulas and linear conversions. Students will also be exposed to the concept of percent composition of compounds and learn how to calculate empirical and molecular formulas. They will also apply their knowledge periodically throughout the unit by performing a two part laboratory excersise designed to reinforce the ideas of mole-mass relationships and percent composition.
Student Teaching Information
A. First Student Teaching Placement
School: Coventry High SchoolAddress: 40 Reservoir Road, Coventry, RI 02816-6457 http://schools.coventryschools.net/highschool/
Principal: Michael J. Hobin
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan
Office secretary(s): Marion Cantino
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying? Dr. Pothier or Coventry HS
What are the phone numbers? Dr. Pothier: 741-6357, Coventry HS: 822-9499
Cooperating Teacher: Dr. Pothier
Observations and Reflections